Process Management Quiz B

What is the purpose of CPU scheduler?

• Select the next process to execute

• Handle I/O operations

• Coordinate the use of shared resources

• Manage memory allocation

Which type of memory retains data even when the power supply is turned off?

• RAM

• Flash memory

• ROM

• Hard Disk Drive

What is the role of an interrupt in process management?

• Select the next process to run

• Handle I/O operations

• Indicate the need for attention or a change in execution

• Stop the CPU from executing

What is the main objective of the short-term scheduler?

• Select the next process to execute

• Handle swapped out-processes

• Allocate CPU to a process

• Increase system performance

Which scheduling technique allows a process to be interrupted during execution?

• Preemptive

• Round Robin

• Non-Preemptive

• First In First Out

What is the main function of the dispatcher in CPU scheduling?

• Switching context

• Handling I/O operations

• Selecting processes for execution

• Allocating CPU to processes

What is the average rate of successful message delivery over a communication channel called?

• CPU time

• Data packets per second

• Network throughput

• Electrical power

Which type of memory is temporary and loses its stored data when power is removed?

• RAM

• Hard Disk Drive

• Flash memory

• ROM

What is the definition of deadlock in operating systems?

• A condition where processes are waiting for user input

• A condition where processes are waiting for each other to release resources

• A condition where processes are running concurrently

• A condition where processes are terminated abruptly

Which of the following is NOT a necessary condition for a deadlock to occur?

• Mutual exclusion

• Hold and Wait

• Preemption of resources

• Circular Wait